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    Creamy Vegan Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce

    By Elaine Gordon · Published: Aug 26, 2019 · Modified: Jun 24, 2022

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    You are going to fall in love with this silky smooth and perfectly flavored lime, cilantro, garlic sauce. It is quick and easy to make and goes great with veggies, bowls, wraps or tacos.  

    Creamy Garlic Lime Cilantro Sauce

    By now, you probably know that I'm a sucker for a slammin' sauce.  Sauces can make or break a meal.  They are so incredibly important and when I land on a new creation I have to share!  This latest sauce creation has the perfect creamy-but-not-too-thick consistency and bold flavor to enhance your dish.  I originally made this one as a dressing for coleslaw, but quickly realized it is so versatile.  The lime, garlic, cilantro, green onion and maple flavor is going to elevate your tacos, burritos, roasted vegetables, raw vegetables, wraps, sandwiches and grain-bowls.  It definitely has a slightly Mexican flavor to it but it isn't spicy so it doesn't overpower anything.  I just love it and I know you will too!  

    To make it, just combine all the ingredients in your blender.  You can adjust the thickness of the dressing depending on how you plan to use it by adding more liquid (oil or water).  

    Creamy Garlic Lime CIlantro Sauce

    The vibrant green hue is gorgeous and the taste is next-level delicious.  And best of all, it is gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, vegan, soy-free and peanut-free. 

    I hope you love this sauce as much as I do. It is so easy and flavorful.  If you give it a try, please let me know! Leave a comment below, rate it above, and tag a photo @eatingbyelaine and #eatingbyelaine on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook so I can see your creations! 

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    Creamy Garlic Lime Cilantro Sauce

    Creamy Vegan Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce


    5 from 2 reviews

    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: Over 1 cup 1x
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    Description

    This sauce is ultra-creamy without any dairy or mayonnaise.  Bold flavor comes from fresh lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, green onions, fresh cilantro, garlic and salt.  The creaminess comes from the blanched and slivered almonds.

    It is quick and easy to make - just throw everything into your blender and whiz it up!  I love to use it as a raw veggie dip or use in tacos, wraps, salads, grain bowls, cole slaw and burritos.


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup filtered water
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • ½ cup chopped green onions
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 limes, juiced
    • ¼ cup blanched and slivered almonds (not sliced almonds) OR raw unsalted cashews*

    Instructions

    1. In a high speed blender, add all ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy (about 20-30 seconds).  Scrape down the sides if needed and blend again to ensure everything is well incorporated.
    2. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.  You may wish to thin out with more olive oil or water depending on how you plan to use the sauce.  For a thicker, creamier sauce, add more slivered almonds.
    3. Pour into a lidded glass jar and store in your refrigerator for up to five days.

    Notes

    After storing the sauce may thicken up a bit in the refrigerator.  If so, you may need to re-blend before using again and thin out with more olive oil or water.  To do this you can simply whisk it in without having to use your blender.

    You may wish to soak the almonds (or cashews) before blending especially if you do not have a high-speed blender.  I sometimes do a quick soak for 30-60 minutes in boiling hot water if I forget to soak overnight before making this sauce.

    • Prep Time: 5

    Keywords: green, green sauce, condiment, sauce, summer

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    1. Jeanne says

      September 15, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      Made this to toss with coleslaw and it was perfect. This will be a staple in the fridge. Thanks for all your Delicious recipes.






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        September 15, 2020 at 9:12 pm

        Thank you so much, Jeanne! I'm so glad you loved it! It is one of my favorite sauces for sure.

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    2. shell says

      June 14, 2022 at 7:10 am

      Sounds lovely, can't wait to try it. But why not sliced almonds?

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      • Elaine Gordon says

        June 16, 2022 at 3:42 pm

        Thank you. Sliced almonds have the skin on which gives it more of an almond flavor. Raw blanched slivered almonds have a more mild flavor and provide just creaminess. I hope that answers your question. Please let me know if I can help with anything further. Best, Elaine

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    3. Hyacinth says

      September 28, 2022 at 8:28 pm

      I am on a new journey of putting more clean whole ingredients in my body. After a month I’d grown exhausted of squeezing fresh lemons on my food to give it flavor. I am a sauce girl and I LOVEEE sauces.

      Anyway, a Google search led me to your recipe this afternoon. I went to the store after work to purchase the missing ingredients and I just made it. Let me tell you!!!! I feel renewed and reborn. I am doing a major happy dance right now. The SAUCE is soooooo YUMMY!!!

      Thank you thank you thank you. Next up, I’ll be making your pumpkin bread and pumpkin cupcakes. I was thinking I would have to miss my beloved pumpkin spice season but then I found your recipes. Thank you a million times!!!






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        October 08, 2022 at 9:46 am

        Wow! Thank you so much, Hyacinth! This is the best review ever! 🙂 And I appreciate it so much. I'm so happy you found my blog and plan to try more recipes this season. Did you see the new pumpkin muffins!? Those are my new fave! A fall must-try! Also, I'm a sacue girl too - they can make or break a dish for sure! Best, Elaine

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